Challenging My Colour Comfort Zone - Collage with Gel Prints

Описание: In this gel printing and mixed media collage tutorial, I’m working intentionally with colours I usually avoid — greens and yellows — and exploring how to integrate them into a cohesive composition.

If you struggle with certain colours or feel stuck in a safe palette, this video will walk you through my process step by step. I share how I:

• Select botanical gel prints on tissue
• Narrow down accent papers without creative overwhelm
• Consider colour temperature (warm vs cool)
• Create value contrast for depth and movement
• Use a cruciform composition to structure a collage
• Move past colour hesitation in the creative process

This is a thoughtful, process-based approach to expanding your colour palette while staying grounded in strong composition.

Whether you’re new to gel plate printing or building confidence in mixed media collage, I hope this encourages you to experiment with “difficult” colours in your own work.
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🖌 Supplies Used

Canvas – 18” x 14”
Botanical prints on Spectra Art Tissue
Accent prints on Yasutomo Sketch Paper
Adhesive – Matte medium
Acrylic Paints (Titanium White, Green Gold, India Yellow Hue, Ultramarine Blue)
Brushes
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:25 Finding the Prints
04:59 Choosing the Canvas Size
05:20 Selecting Accent Papers
07:31 Underpainting with Paint
11:58 Adhering Accent Papers
18:55 Adhering the First Botanical Tissue
23:28 Adjusting with Paint
32:03 More Collage
38:19 Adhering the Second Botanical Tissue
42:18 Review of Finished Piece

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